Symbotic
Senior Engineering Project Manager, Industrial Controls
Job Description
What we need
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to join our Industrial Controls Implementation team within the Industrial Controls organization. The candidate will report to a Senior Program Manager and have a key role in the execution of the PLC and HMI implementation. You will produce reliable, high-quality products for our customers, be a part of our culture of innovation to help drive forward technological advancements, integrate seamlessly with other teams and stakeholders, and optimize operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will exhibit a profound commitment to customer satisfaction, adeptly gathering insights to refine our solutions that always exceed expectations.
What we do
The Industrial Controls Implementation team is part of our Industrial Controls organization, which is on a mission to develop, deploy, and support products for our automation systems. With a proven track record in industrial automation specification, design implementation, standard engineering practices and documentation, we aim to develop and deploy platforms that utilize advanced hardware and push the limits of technology. We prioritize cross-functional collaboration, continuously refine our engineering processes, and uphold high standards in implementation to align with the strategic goals of the company and the evolving demands of the market. As an Industrial Controls Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of this mission as a part of the team that builds world-class automation platforms to accelerate development time, minimize commissioning time, and eliminate unplanned downtime.
What you'll do
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Schedule and coordinate project activities across multiple global locations and stakeholders
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Manage follow-up communications to ensure alignment and accountability
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Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to drive team progress
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Maintain individual site plans and ensure they align with overall project goals
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Manage the overall implementation schedule
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Create and maintain detailed project plans
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Generate regular progress reports for stakeholders
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Leverage tools to create actionable, day-by-day task lists
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Monitor progress against action plans and escalate issues when necessary
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Identify process gaps and opportunities
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Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional partners on continuous improvement initiatives
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Travel up to 25% as needed to support project execution and stakeholder engagement
What you’ll need
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BS in Engineering or a related discipline.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within complex, cross-functional engineering environments.
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Proficiency in project management tools, including building dashboards, automations, and custom solutions.
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Demonstrated ability to create and implement scalable processes and bespoke solutions to address operational and technical challenges.
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Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions and improvements.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and align stakeholders across multiple time zones.
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Experience facilitating dynamic meetings and driving productive outcomes.
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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Experience with industrial automation, engineering, robotics, or PLC systems is a plus.
Our environment
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Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
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The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.
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